Recs if you like Concrete Rose (The Hate U Give, #0)...

Fuck censorship! This is not in support of this group but to bring awareness of their actions. Started by Cierra Clarke of Twin Falls, Idaho Moms for Liberty has challenged more than 95 books in the districts collection, two of which have been removed. This is a list of the books challenged as of 2026.

My favourite books or from my TBR by BIPOC authors in a range of different genres (though I primarily read fantasy and romance) (only first book for a series added, unless not directly linked)

Just a list of books featuring black protagonists in various genres: fantasy, romantasy, horror, Sci-Fi., Contemporary romance, historical romance...

A more relevant topic than ever, let's learn from Indigenous and Black communities

ACAB

I am very passionate about Young Adult Literature as a high school English teacher. I think people often pass books by simply because they're labeled "YA". Here are some of the best YA books I've read over the past 10 years of studying to become a high school English teacher and teaching 9th graders.

my favorite books of all time